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Paducah, in western Kentucky, is by the Ohio and Tennessee rivers, along the Kentucky-Illinois border. The city boasts a huge arts scene, with galleries lining the historic LowerTown Arts District. Paducah is home to the National Quilt Museum, which spreads across three galleries. After checking out the local artistic talent, head to one of the nearby restaurants for an international feast.

Italian Cuisine

Ristorante di Fratelli (difratelli.net) showcases live entertainment every Friday evening in the lounge, with drink and appetizer specials every night of the week. The menu features a small selection of house-made pasta and sauces, plus a handful of seafood and meat entrees. The restaurant also has a sizable wine list, with 15 wines served by the glass. Cynthia's Ristorante (cynthiasristorante.com) serves a menu of traditional Tuscan cuisine with a California twist. The restaurant, decked out in antique furnishings, changes its menu weekly and features made-from-scratch pastas, breads and desserts. Fresh seafood and veal are some of the entrees available, with gluten-free meals available on request.

Steak and Seafood

Family-owned, Doe's Eat Place (doeseatplace.com) is a cozy steakhouse, complete with a separate bar area. Hand-cut steaks are intended for sharing, from a 10-ounce filet mignon to a whopping 3-pound porterhouse steak. A children's menu is also available, as well as desserts to finish the meal. Whaler's Catch (whalerscatch.net) is the place to go for seafood in Paducah. Choose to eat in the dining room, at the bar or on the outdoor deck overlooking the river. Seafood jambalaya and fresh oysters are on offer here, as well as a menu of fresh fish. The restaurant also has an on-site market where customers can purchase seafood and a variety of sauces and spices to cook dishes at home.

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Mexican Fare

El Chico Cafe (elchico.com) features a classic Mexican menu of fajitas, burritos and enchiladas. Order guacamole and it will be made fresh at the table here. El Chico has a large cocktail list and also features a variety of imported beers, plus a menu just for the kids. The restaurant is just steps from the Kentucky Oaks Mall. Tribeca Mexican Cuisine (tribecarestaurant.net) offers traditional cuisine in a trendy restaurant filled with the artwork of local artists. The menu offers a large variety of classic dishes, including fajitas, burritos and tostadas. Low-carb options are also available. A couple of meals are offered for kids, and the menu features a small dessert list.

Asian Restaurants

Jasmine Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar (cravejasmine.com) is behind Kentucky Oaks Mall. Stir-fries, noodles and rice dishes are some of the Thai specialties here, with the restaurant featuring 20 varieties of sushi. Kids' meals come with a side and a beverage. The lunch menu offers a huge list of discounted meals. Four Asian cuisines are showcased at the Spicy Ginger Asian Cuisine Restaurant (spicygingerasiancafe.com). This brightly decorated restaurant features Thai and Singaporean noodles, Malaysian curries and Chinese seafood dishes. A list of meals is available for kids under 12, and Cheesecake Factory treats are on the dessert list.

About the Author

Rachel Oakley has written professionally since 2003. She has worked as an editorial intern at "The Onion" newspaper and freelanced for the educational website Gigglepotz. She also worked as an editorial assistant in Australia, while completing college. Oakley holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and philosophy from the University of Adelaide, Australia.

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